CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,937 km
2,446 miles
LWY
Lawas
Malaysia
Distance
3,937 km
2,446 mi / 2,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB LWY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lawas Airport
IATA Code CMB LWY
ICAO Code VCBI WBGW
City Colombo Lawas
Country Sri Lanka Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 30 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 4.850000, 115.410000

Colombo (CMB) to Lawas (LWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lawas Airport (LWY) in Lawas, Malaysia is 3,937 kilometers (2,446 miles / 2,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:11 in Colombo, it's 06:41 in Lawas.

The return flight from Lawas (LWY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Lawas Airport (LWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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